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I agree with Lynne, but from an entirely different perspective:

If you're competing versus finishing, 100s are every bit as "intense" as a 
competitive 50.  Even the speeds are comparable.  The main difference is not 
the level of intensity, it's that your horse has to be in great condition 
and strategy, luck and horsemanship count much more than they do in a 50.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lynne Glazer" <anyone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <OTTOWY@xxxxxxx>; "ridecamp ((E-mail))" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: [RC] [RC] Why they Don't Do 100s


> That dog won't hunt.  There's nothing more intense about 50s unless 
> you're competitive, or if the vet checks are more crowded with a big 
> pack.  I try to ride my own ride and NOT get caught up with the  faster 
> pace.  Which includes getting off and walking when my horse is  frantic to 
> catch the others.
>
> Why would you feel like you need to go at others' pace?  You can walk/ 
> trot a 50 and still complete on time, if the holds aren't overly long.
>
> Lynne
>
> On Jul 27, 2005, at 4:17 PM, OTTOWY@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > People seem to be missing the point.  100's and 50's are  different.  In 
> > it's simplest form:
> >
> > 0n 100's you slow trot and walk
> >
> > On 50's you extended trot and 
> > trot.......trot..........trot....canter.....trot! rinse repeat.
> >
> > 50's are MUCH more intense.  I could ride a 100 mile ride one day  and 
> > the next go on a 5 miles hike.   After a 50 I couldn't even  move for two 
> > days because the pace was so fast and it just drains you.
> >
> > Patti
>
>
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